Magical Torches

Magical Torches

Adds torches with magical effects.

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Magical Torches
Chicken Egg Torch recipe
Mega Torch recipe (>= 1.16.X)
Bat Torch recipe
Medium Torch recipe
Sound Muffling Torch recipe

About this Mod

Version 3.X.X

For older versions of the mod, check the wiki.

This Mod is needed on server and client side.


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Minecraft versions, for which the mod is not released, are not supported.
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Torches

All torches

This Mod adds eight torches with magical effects:

  • Small Torch: left bottom
  • Medium Torch: left mid
  • Grand Torch: left top
  • Mega Torch: mid top
  • Alone Torch: right top
  • Bat Torch: mid mid
  • Sound Muffling Torch: right mid
  • Chicken Egg Torch: right bottom

Small Torch

Effect: Prevent spawning of hostile mobs
Range: 16 Blocks
Recipe: Coal/Charcoal, Wood/Stripped Wood, Gold Ingots, Gold Blocks
Small Torch

Medium Torch

Effect: Prevent spawning of hostile mobs
Range: 32 Blocks
Recipe: Coal/Charcoal, Wood/Stripped Wood, Quartz Blocks
Medium Torch

Grand Torch

Effect: Prevent spawning of hostile mobs
Range: 64 Blocks
Recipe: Coal/Charcoal, Wood/Stripped Wood, Diamonds, Diamond Blocks
Grand Torch

Mega Torch

Effect: Prevent spawning of hostile mobs
Range: 128 Blocks
Recipe:

  • (< 1.16.X): Coal/Charcoal, Wood/Stripped Wood, Emerald Blocks
    Mega Torch
  • (>= 1.16.X): Coal/Charcoal, Ancient Debris, Emerald Blocks
    Mega Torch

Alone Torch

Effect: Prevent spawning of all mobs
Range: 64 Blocks
Recipe: Black Stained Glass, Beacon
Alone Torch

Bat Torch

Effect: Prevent spawning of bats
Range: 64 Blocks
Recipe: Coal/Charcoal, Lantern
Bat Torch

Sound Muffling Torch

Effect: Muffles block, hostile mob and neutral mob sounds
Range: 64 Blocks
Recipe: Rotten Flesh, Coal Block, Egg, Wool (any colour), Note Block
Sound Muffling Torch

Chicken Egg Torch

Effect: Voids or prevents voiding of egg item entities
Range: 16 Blocks
If the "chicken_egg_spawning" is set to "false" chicken egg spawning is allowed and is blocked by this torch.
If the "chicken_egg_spawning" is set to "true" chicken egg spawning is disabled and is only allowed in the range of Chicken Egg Torches.
Recipe: Feathers, Wool (any colour), Hay Bale
Chicken Egg Torch

Server Config

The config file can be found in the "serverconfig" folder in the "world" folder and is named "magical_torches-server.toml".

  • spawn_blockers - Config for the spawn blocking torches
    • alone_torch_range - Range of the "Alone Torch"
    • bat_torch_range - Range of the "Bat Torch"
    • hostile - Config for hostile mob spawn blocking torches
      • small_torch_range - Range of the "Small Torch"
      • medium_torch_range - Range of the "Medium Torch"
      • grand_torch_range - Range of the "Grand Torch"
      • mega_torch_range - Range of the "Mega Torch"
      • blocked_entities - Entities blocked by hostile mob spawn blocking torches. By default, all mobs with EntityClassification.MONSTER are blocked.
  • sound_mufflers - Config for the "Sound Muffling Torch"
    • range - Range of the "Sound Muffling Torch"
    • to_muffle_sounds - Sound categories that shall be muffled by the "Sound Muffling Torch"
  • chicken_egg_spawning - Config for the chicken egg spawning torches
    • chicken_egg_torch_range - Range of the "Chicken Egg Torch"
    • should_invert_chicken_egg_blocking - If 'false' chicken egg spawning is allowed and is blocked by chicken egg torches. If 'true' chicken egg spawning is disabled and is enabled by chicken egg torches.

Thanks for the textures, models and the logo to Muse31.
You can use this mod in non-commercial modpacks without asking.
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This is a Forge mod only until 1.21.1. This is a NeoForge mod only starting 1.21.1. There will be no Fabric version. It will not be backported.

Available Versions

Magical Torches 1.21.1-3.0.1release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
May 2, 2026
Magical Torches 1.21.1-3.0.0release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
December 11, 2025
Magical Torches 1.21.1-2.0.3release
MC 1.21.1forge
September 1, 2024
Magical Torches 1.21-2.0.3release
MC 1.21forge
August 30, 2024
Magical Torches 1.20.6-2.0.3release
MC 1.20.6forge
June 1, 2024

How to Install Magical Torches on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Magical Torches". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6 (+8 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Magical Torches server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Magical Torches compatible with forge and neoforge?

Magical Torches officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Magical Torches – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Magical Torches consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.21.11.211.20.61.20.41.20.21.20.11.201.19.41.19.21.18.2+1 more